Obituaries: April 26, 2013

Michael Willard Hope, age 68, passed away peacefully March 27, 2013 at St. Elias hospital in Anchorage, Ala. from complications of diabetes and agent orange.

He was born February 2, 1945 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. son of Willard and Clarice (Taylor) Hope.

A Celebration of Life Service in honor of Michael was held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 1 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wasilla, Ala. with the Reverend Ann Whitney officiating at the services. Graveside services with Military Honors were held on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery in Anchorage, Ala.

Michael was a US Vietnam veteran who served our country proudly and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America in Wasilla; he was a member of the Mt. McKinley Lions, Miners and Trappers and was involved in their ball which they have every year . He attended Lake Superior University and received his BA; he also received his MA from Central Michigan University. He moved to Alaska in 1985 and worked for the Akeela House as a counselor where he retired in 1996, he also worked for Alaska Pacific University as the Assistant Dean of Students.

He lived in Wasilla with his wife Sally where he enjoyed watching TV especially to cheer on his sports teams.

Michael will be remembered by his wife Sally who said although he was guarded about his experience in Vietnam he took pride in his service there; Sally will also remember him as a highly intellectual man who had a dry wit which would make people around him smile.

Michael is survived by his wife of 38 years Sarah (Sally) Hope; daughter Collette Seabrook; grandson Cory Seabrook and his brother Gerald Hope. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Clarice Hope.

The family of Michael suggests Memorials in his Memory be made to the Alaska 801 W. Fireweed Lane Anchorage, AK 99503.

Visitation began Thursday April 25 and continued until noon today April 26, 2013 at Bay Mills West Campus – Migizi Hall. Interment will be in Mission Hill Cemetery.

Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com

Death Notices

RHODY, ERMA, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. passed away at Hearthside Assisted Living on April 25, 2013. She was born in Davisburg, Mich. on November 14, 1920. Arrangements are in the care of Hovie Funeral Home.

ROSS, RONALD ALBERT, age 73, of DeTour, Mich., died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at home. He was born September 24, 1939 in DeTour. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford, Michigan.

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